Douluo: Crossing the Yuhao Star Palace Master

Chapter 23 Xian Lin'er

When some people are unlucky, even drinking cold water will get stuck in their teeth.

Some people were handed pillows just as they were about to go to sleep.

Today's Xian Lin'er happens to be the latter type.

Two days ago, she, Qian Duoduo, and Fan Yu had agreed on a major plan for the future of the Soul Guidance Department, called "Extreme Single Soldier." To put it bluntly, this plan aimed to cultivate a talent who could personally change the outcome of a local war.

This involved systematic study of various areas, including soul guide manufacturing, concealment, lurking, and sabotage. When the three of them were discussing personnel selection, the first person they thought of was a genius with a spiritual spirit. This type of person essentially met all the requirements of the "Extreme Individual Soldier" program.

The abilities of spiritual martial spirits are the most bizarre, varied, and difficult to guard against among all types of martial spirits. For example, illusion-type skills naturally meet the needs of concealed and latent work, and the lack of destructive power is perfectly compensated by soul guides.

Because the owners of spiritual martial souls have observation and learning abilities far beyond those of ordinary soul masters, they can often achieve twice the result with half the effort in practicing soul guidance skills.

A powerful spiritual soul master, if he is also a powerful soul mentor, then such a person will definitely be the perfect executor of the "Extreme Single Soldier" plan.

However, the number of spiritual soul masters is pitifully small even in the entire continent, and those with strong strength are even rarer. The spiritual soul beasts required for the cultivation of such soul masters are also extremely rare in the soul beast world.

Well then, where can they find someone who is not only a genius among spiritual soul masters, but also interested in soul guides, willing to sit on the bench and devote himself to research?

If there truly were a genius with a spiritual spirit within Shrek Academy, the Spirit Department, with its stubborn and self-satisfied attitude, would absolutely never agree to let someone join the Spirit Guidance Department. The conditions were incredibly harsh, and their idea was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

But fate sometimes likes to play jokes. The more a person thinks something is impossible, the more likely God will put this possibility in front of that person.

When Xian Lin'er walked up to a handsome young man out of curiosity, she was stunned when she heard him say that he was a Soul Master with a spiritual martial soul, a freshman who wanted to learn soul guidance devices.

The dream was so unreal that she couldn't help but pinch her arm secretly.

Yes, it really hurts! I'm not dreaming!

Huo Yuhao waited awkwardly for the stunned woman in front of him to give him an answer. Could he even visit the Soul Guidance Department? Could she just give him a straight answer?
Just when Huo Yuhao was feeling somewhat bewildered, Xian Lin'er finally came to her senses. She covered her mouth and coughed twice, then said to Huo Yuhao somewhat sheepishly, "Of course you can come and visit! The Soul Guidance Department welcomes all students to learn about the production and use of soul guides. I can take you in right now, Huo Yuhao."

Huo Yuhao breathed a sigh of relief. He bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Then I'll trouble you, teacher, to explain it to me."

Xian Lin'er smiled kindly and said, "No need to be so polite. The Soul Guidance Department needs talents like you. After the freshman assessment is over, you can choose to study in the Soul Guidance Department. Now let me take you in for a tour."

As she spoke, Xian Lin'er walked straight forward, and the two of them quickly entered the experimental area of ​​the soul guide device.

Upon entering, Huo Yuhao was greeted by a variety of metallic structures, gleaming dark brown. Beyond them lay a long, horizontal corridor, with doors every thirty meters. These were marked with signs like "Test Area One" and "Test Area Two." Xian Lin'er didn't wander off on her own. Although Huo Yuhao expressed a keen interest in spirit guides, she couldn't help but be wary of the possibility that the child was acting on impulse.

"What does Huo Yuhao think of soul guides?" Xian Lin'er's kind voice sounded softly.

Huo Yuhao didn't think much about it and gave his answer, "A tool, an auxiliary tool very suitable for spirit masters."

Xian Lin'er's eyes lit up slightly when she heard this. It seemed that he was indeed well prepared.

She then asked, "Tell me more about it. I'm a little curious about your answer."

"Soul guides are to soul masters what farm tools are to farmers, and weapons are to soldiers. They are excellent tools that can make up for the shortcomings of soul masters. If ordinary people can use soul guides in the future, the rules of the world will be completely rewritten."

"In my eyes, this is an infinite driving force for changing the world. Anyone who tries to stop a chariot with a mantis arm will ultimately bring disaster upon themselves."

Xian Lin'er was a little surprised, because these words didn't sound like something a teenager would say. She turned around and asked Huo Yuhao with a curious look, "Where did you hear that?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao scratched his head and spoke somewhat nervously, "I've been working in the world of independent soul masters since I was eight years old. I've seen many wealthy soul masters prepare multiple layers of soul shields for themselves, and I've also seen them use soul cannons to kill soul beasts. Some of their words were spoken by them, but many are my own personal insights."

"Without powerful forces or strength, as long as one has money, no one will think they are lucky. Everyone likes to take some measures to protect themselves. We, the independent cultivators, have no sect or faction, and we always do what works best. We are far from the stubbornness and arrogance inherent in those traditional spirit master families. After all, we are all people who lick blood on the edge of a knife, and we will not give up our lives for so-called pride."

The surprise in Xian Lin'er's eyes became even greater. Such a handsome boy had been in society since he was eight years old. No wonder he had such remarkable insights.

The geniuses who come from traditional elite soul master families are often arrogant and proud. They are instructed and taught by the elders in their family. Naturally, few of them can face up to the existence of soul guides.

But then again, if he'd been out in the world since he was eight, how did he even get that letter of introduction? Could someone have snatched up the cabbage he'd finally found? Xian Lin'er started to worry.

"Is this letter of introduction from someone sponsoring you? Since you're young and extremely talented, I imagine there are many people willing to help you, right?"

Huo Yuhao listened to the implicit meaning of these words. Didn’t he just want to know if there were any other forces behind him?

"Not really. I've saved up some money over the past few years by collecting herbs and working as a mercenary. A year ago, I used that money to ask someone with connections to help me get this. If you can say they helped, these seniors who made a living on the road did take care of me."

Xian Lin'er's heart finally settled down after hearing this. She smiled and said, "If you don't have anywhere else to go in the future, it's fine to stay at the academy. Come on, I'll take you to the ninth experimental area."

(End of this chapter)